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Daisy Ridley's favourite pastime is washing her clothes.The 25-year-old British actress maybe one of the world's most famous movie stars thanks to her role as Rey in the 'Star Wars' saga, a part she has...

Rian Johnson ''leaned forward'' in his chair with excitement when he learned he had a female hero to direct in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.The 43-year-old filmmaker has helmed the eighth instalment of the sci-fi...

Lupita Nyongo ''needed'' to learn to pole dance.The 'Black Panther' actress was inspired to try out the skill after visiting a ''fancy'' New York strip club with a male friend and being amazed by the...

Daisy Ridley has admitted that learning to wield a lightsaber for 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' was the ''hardest thing'' she has done as an actress.The 25-year-old British star reprises her role as Force-sensitive Rey...

Andy Serkis says Supreme Leader Snoke believes he is ''more powerful than Darth Vader''.The 53-year-old actor starred as the leader of the First Order in 2015's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and has reprised his...

Rian Johnson wanted 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' to be an ''emotional'' movie.The 43-year-old filmmaker has helmed the eighth instalment of the popular sci-fi franchise which sees the return of Mark Hamill as Jedi Master...

Laura Dern thinks 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' offers an ''incredibly relatable'' portrayal of women.The 50-year-old actress is one of the newest stars to join the saga and portrays Vice Admiral Holdo in the eighth...

Mark Hamill is ''proud'' to be known as Luke Skywalker.The 66-year-old actor - who has been married to Marilou Hamill since 1978 - portrayed the Jedi Master in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy and reprised...

John Boyega wants to see a Yoda origin story.The 25-year-old actor made his first outing as Stormtrooper-turned-Resistance fighter Finn in 2015's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and will reprise this role in 'The Last Jedi'.Recently...

Rian Johnson was ''actively encouraged'' to find a story that was ''personal'' to him for 'The Last Jedi' by Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.The 43-year-old filmmaker has helmed the eighth instalment in the 'Star Wars' franchise...

A unique commemorative note has been created to celebrate the release of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.The note - which will be available exclusively on ebay.co.uk - has been created using technology from British company...

Gwendoline Christie was inspired by Princess Leia.The 39-year-old actress joined the 'Star Wars' franchise as villain Captain Phasma in 'The Force Awakens' back in 2015 and will reprise her role as the First Order stormtrooper...

Andy Serkis was blown away by 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' because it is such an ''emotional'' story.The 53-year-old actor plays Supreme Leader Snoke in the new trilogy in the sci-fi saga and will feature...

John Boyega claims 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is an exploration of war and the effects it has on those involved.The 25-year-old actor made his debut as Stormtrooper-turned-Resistance fighter Finn in 2015's 'The Force Awakens'...

Daisy Ridley has teased Carrie Fisher's 'Star Wars' alter-ego General Leia Organa will survive until the end of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.The 25-year-old actress portrays mysterious Force-wielding orphan Rey - who made her first...

Daisy Ridley has ruled out returning as Rey after 'Star Wars: Episode IX'.The 25-year-old actress first starred as the mysterious Force-wielding orphan in 2015's 'The Force Awakens' and is set to reprise her role this...

Rian Johnson has confirmed Lando Calrissian will not appear in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.The smuggler - who was played by Billy Dee Williams - first appeared in 'Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes...

Oscar Isaac has revealed his character Poe Dameron in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' doesn't trust Admiral Holdo.The 38-year-old actor is reprising his role as the Resistance fighter in the eighth instalment of the sci-fi...

Benicio del Toro has teased his character in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is neither ''good or bad''.The 50-year-old actor is playing the mysterious DJ in the eighth installment in the sci-fi franchise, and he...

Daisy Ridley didn't think her performance was very ''good'' in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.The 25-year-old actress made her debut as the Force-sensitive orphan Rey in the seventh film in the sci-fi franchise and she...

Lupita Nyong'o is ''addicted'' to nail polish.The 34-year-old actress has a huge cosmetics collection but her favourite items are paints for her fingers and she can't bear to lose any of them.She admitted: ''I own...

Actress Lupita Nyong’o has accused Grazia magazine of photoshopping her hair after she appeared in a shoot for the front cover of the publication’s November edition.The 34 year old Queen of Katwe star said she...

Kathleen Kennedy has teased there will be another 10 years of 'Star Wars' films.The popular sci-fi franchise already has a ninth movie planned in the mainly story arc to follow 'Episode VIII: The Last Jedi',...

Daisy Ridley has known the destiny of her 'Star Wars' character Rey for years.The 25-year-old actress portrays the mysterious, Force-wielding orphan in the new trilogy, making her first appearance in 2015's 'The Force Awakens', and...

Mark Hamill almost snubbed the chance to return to 'Star Wars'.The 66-year-old actor played Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker in the original trilogy alongside Harrison Ford and the late Carrie Fisher as fellow heroes Han Solo...